The Thing: Remastered Released [Dec 05, 2024, 7:23 pm ET] – Share – Viewing Comments
Nightdive Studios announces the launch of The Thing: Remastered, a
surprise release that matches the unpredictable nature of the game's subject
matter. Also available on consoles and GeForce NOW!, the Windows edition can be
found on GOG.com* and
Steam,
though anyone who has seen the movie it's based on will be careful about reaching
for it. This is a "faithful" remaster of the 2002 third-person shooter based
on The Thing, John Carpenter's 1982 horror film that's an unfaithful
remake of 1951's The Thing from Another World. The movie is considered a
genuine classic and the original game
was well received. Here's the
launch trailer and
more:
The 2002 third-person survival horror shooter that serves as a sequel to the genre-defining 1982 film is back, remastered by Nightdive Studios to bring this innovative blend of fast paced squad action meets survival horror to the modern era. Including Antialiasing, Per Pixel Lighting, 4K Resolution and up to 144 FPS.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
You are Cpt J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events and enigmatic deaths of the American scientific team that transpired at the Outpost 31 research facility located in the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. Within these inhospitable surroundings your team encounters a strange shape-shifting alien life-form that assumes the appearance of people that it kills. Trapped by the elements and infected by this horrific entity, using all your team members is critical if you hope to accomplish your objectives, let alone survive. If you only knew which ones were still human…
The most important thing for me is that the NIghtdive CEO mentioned Magic Carpet in an interview.
It was in passing, with no plans, and many other games were mentioned in the interview as well, but he *did* acknowledge its existence.
...And, yes, I know that means that it's probably not going to happen and we'll mostly get games that I didn't even play back in the day like this.
It was in passing, with no plans, and many other games were mentioned in the interview as well, but he *did* acknowledge its existence.
...And, yes, I know that means that it's probably not going to happen and we'll mostly get games that I didn't even play back in the day like this.
Xero wrote on Dec 6, 2024, 12:14:phinn wrote on Dec 6, 2024, 09:41:
I dig Nightdive's work. System Shock Remake they did was my favorite game of 2023 (I didn't get BG3 until early 2024), but who asked for this? Was this a cult classic I never knew about? Don't see this selling well.
I wouldn't say it was a cult classic. I remember pirating it back in those days since I couldn't afford shiiieeet as a kid. Perhaps during those times, it was a bit unnerving to play considering the types of horror games we had available. I don't remember getting too far in it as I had just lost interest at some point. Either way, very unexpected remaster. I hope for more "unexpected" ones that eventually spark my interest (*ahem* Nocturne).
Dungeon Siege Remasters are long over due and needed.
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phinn wrote on Dec 6, 2024, 09:41:
I dig Nightdive's work. System Shock Remake they did was my favorite game of 2023 (I didn't get BG3 until early 2024), but who asked for this? Was this a cult classic I never knew about? Don't see this selling well.
I wouldn't say it was a cult classic. I remember pirating it back in those days since I couldn't afford shiiieeet as a kid. Perhaps during those times, it was a bit unnerving to play considering the types of horror games we had available. I don't remember getting too far in it as I had just lost interest at some point. Either way, very unexpected remaster. I hope for more "unexpected" ones that eventually spark my interest (*ahem* Nocturne).
VaranDragon wrote on Dec 6, 2024, 02:27:
The movie is an all-time classic. Probably my favorite horror film. This game? Ehm....not so much.
Its an okay game, but what I liked about it, is that it fills in gaps from the movie. Like how McCready did survive "At least I from what I recall he did" and Childs was not a Thing. Which John Carpenter did come out and say that No, Childs was not infected.
So, I will be picking this up at some point.
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Nightdive Studios' is a labor of love, and I think they should be respected, even cherised.
If they can sell it well, better of course, but that's not their main motivation obviously:
A whole lot of people they care about will love playing this game.
If they can sell it well, better of course, but that's not their main motivation obviously:
A whole lot of people they care about will love playing this game.
I dig Nightdive's work. System Shock Remake they did was my favorite game of 2023 (I didn't get BG3 until early 2024), but who asked for this? Was this a cult classic I never knew about? Don't see this selling well.
We here at Barad-Dur provide extras for a lot of these movies. None of them are as scary as Mrs. Sauron's dinner selection yesterday evening.
I mean, who really needs that much salad? Terrifying.
I mean, who really needs that much salad? Terrifying.
Kittens!
Burrito of Peace wrote on Dec 6, 2024, 00:15:100% agree. I love, for example, AssCreed2, but the remaster was so uninmpressive, while the clunky movement remained the same. You cannot change the fundamental problems of a game made over a decade ago, with its old tech.
So I, uh, tried it out. Oof is the gameplay rough and definitely of an era that does not inspire warm, nostalgic feels in me.
El Pit wrote on Dec 6, 2024, 02:37:Works for crowdfunding too.Kxmode wrote on Dec 5, 2024, 21:59:McReady invented the best approach to preorders, new games, and also to early access games.
Why don't we just... wait here for a little while... see what happens?
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Remasters are such a waste. They always look as good/bad as you remember the original, unless you played the original not so long ago.
Kxmode wrote on Dec 5, 2024, 21:59:McReady invented the best approach to preorders, new games, and also to early access games.
Why don't we just... wait here for a little while... see what happens?
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The movie is an all-time classic. Probably my favorite horror film. This game? Ehm....not so much.
So I, uh, tried it out. Oof is the gameplay rough and definitely of an era that does not inspire warm, nostalgic feels in me.
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You gotta be f*ckin kidding...
If you're looking for a modern game inspired by The Thing, check out Nuclear Nightmare.
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I'll play it again. I'm a big fan of the movie and the novella. Given the state of the gaming industry, this could be the most exciting game I'll play all year 😂
Why don't we just... wait here for a little while... see what happens?
"Listen, Peter... with great horsepower comes... the sickest drifts..." - source
I still have a copy of the original so I think I'll wait for a sale for this "remaster".
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Doh, I wasn't paying attention. Didn't even notice "remastered" and was thinking, 'Wtf? This game looks 20 years old.'
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